The death has been announced of Abdourahman Barry, a soldier of the State Guards Battalion posted at the President’s birthplace Mankamang Kunda in the Upper River Region (URR). The SG Battalion soldier was among the three injured soldiers who were admitted at the Basse Hospital on Thursday, 15th August 2024, following […]
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Corporal Mikai Jallow dies in car accident involving presidential advanced security vehicle
Corporal Mikai Jallow of the Gambia Police Force who was part of the President‘s Advanced Security Unit died in an accident involving presidential advanced security vehicle and two other vehicles around Pakalinding bridge in the Lower River Region on Tuesday, 21st May 2024. Statements from both the Ministry of Information and State House […]
CRR road accident: 7 died, 11 admitted, police PRO confirms
The acting spokesperson of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), Cadet ASP Modou Musa Sissawo has confirmed that seven (7) people have died in the road accident that occurred at Jarumeh Koto village in the Central River Region (CRR) on Saturday night. The police spokesperson also disclosed that six (6) people […]
Accident in Kaffrine: President Macky Sall declares a three-day national mourning
Following the deadly accident on the road to Kaffrine, President Macky Sall has declared a three-day national mourning period. “Following today’s serious accident in Gniby, which caused 40 deaths, I have decided to declare a three-day national mourning period starting on 9 January. An inter-ministerial council will be held on […]